How to spot a fake profile.

Whichever gay social networking site I joined, I always manage to spot a fake profile.  I have been around long enough to know better.  So I will share some tips or tell tale signs that a profile is indeed likely a fake one or falsely represented itself..

-  The profile will probably have no picture.

-  If there is a picture, it will likely be some penis pic or torso pic.  The face will not be shown.

-  If there is a picture with a face, it will likely be just one picture.  No other face pic will be posted.

-  If there are more than one pictures that show the face, it will likely be pictures taken from the same moment.  Meaning the pictures were taken at a photo shot.   e.g. pictures taken by the pool or in the same room with the same clothes and background.  They were not pictures taken at different events/places.

-  If the pictures were too professionally done, it is likely a fake pic of some internet model.  Not the professionally done type taken at photo studio but the professionally done type taken by professional photographers at a photo shoot prior to filming the porn scene of the model.  Candid pics at a picnic/school are more believable.  Pictures taken in front of mirrors are also believable.  Better yet, pictures taken with tourist attractions are more likely taken by the an actual person during his travels thus rendering it authenticity.

-  If the profile have very little information in it, there is a high chance it is fake.  Real people do put information about themselves.

-  If the profile sent you an IM or message asking you to write them at their hotmail or yahoo account, it is a fake.  These profiles are just fishing for active email addresses that they can send spam to.

-  If the profile is too good to be true, then be wary.  A hot looking 20 something do not go around wanting to chat or befriend an out of shape 40 something.  Profiles that are a 9 or 10 usually go for other profiles that are 9 or 10.

-  If a profile from some far away land in Russia or Greece all of a sudden shows interest with somebody from rural Idaho or Fargo, then be on your guard.  Many guys do hope to eventually meet some of their online friends in person.  So unless that guy from Russia or Greece plans to visit your place, then be cautious with your dealings.

-  If the height and weight listed in the profile does not match the picture, then it is a fake.   Real people know their height and weight.  Here is an example of a profile I saw at Gay.com.   This fake profile listed his height at 5'5" and his weight at 175#.  These stats does not match the lone picture he posted.  A picture which I might add looks like shot by a photographer for some porn site.

-  If the picture posted looks dated and was taken before the advent of digital photography or phone camera, it is likely not an accurate facsimile of the person.  The profile may not be a fake but a false representation of the person.  Same goes for grainy blurry pictures.  Everybody has access to a digital camera or phone camera.  There is no excuse not to have a current clear picture.